November 2nd assessment and 3rd Outlook 2025

Bulletin

During the 3rd dekade of November (21-30, 2025), some parts of Bega moisture benefiting catchments of Western and South-western will have better surface water flow is expected over upper Baro-Akobo, upper and middle Omo-Gibe, pocket areas of upper Central Rift Valley as well as upper Genale-Dawa basins, and as a result, river water levels and reservoir storage particularly in dams that still require additional inflow are expected to show a gradual increase; it is crucial to effectively store this available water in regions likely to experience reduced surface runoff and limited rainfall in the coming weeks, as this will play a vital role in ensuring sustainable water availability for hydropower, irrigation, and energy purposes during the dry months ahead. Conversely, most parts of the Afar-Danakil Depression, Awash, Abay, Wabi-Shebele, Mereb-Geshi, Ogaden, Ayisha and the Tekeze Basin highlands are expected to remain humid to under dry conditions, and hence, proper water resource management and efficient utilization are strongly advised to mitigate potential water shortages in these areas